Dexter Assistant General Manager

Agri-Genesis; Dexter (ME); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunrise is seeking a hands-on Assistant General Manager to support daily dispensary operations in Missouri. You will partner with the General Manager to drive sales, ensure compliance, and lead a high-performing team through coaching and development.

You will oversee inventory, scheduling, and customer service, while maintaining a safe, compliant, and welcoming environment that reflects Sunrise’s values and growth goals. A proactive leader thrives in a fast-paced retail cannabis setting.

Qualifications

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a retail, hospitality, or similarly customer-focused environment.
• Experience supporting store operations, employee performance, scheduling, inventory, and sales initiatives.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily dispensary operations to ensure a safe, efficient, compliant, and customer-focused environment.
• Assist with inventory management, cash handling, scheduling, labor management, and store security.
• Ensure employees consistently follow company policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable Missouri cannabis regulations.
• Monitor daily operational activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions in partnership with the General Manager.
• Assume responsibility for store operations in the General Manager's absence, within established company policies and delegated authority.
• Provide daily leadership, direction, and coaching to dispensary employees while reinforcing company expectations and performance standards.
• Support employee onboarding, training, development, and performance management in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Help foster a positive work environment built on teamwork, integrity, accountability, and open communication.
• Address employee concerns and operational challenges promptly, professionally, and in accordance with company policies.
• Lead by example through professionalism, reliability, strong communication, and a commitment to exceptional service.
• Partner with the General Manager to achieve sales goals, improve profitability, manage labor expenses, and support overall store performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and help implement strategies to increase sales, strengthen customer loyalty, and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure customers receive knowledgeable, welcoming, and consistent service during every visit.
• Support merchandising, promotional execution, and product education initiatives that enhance the customer experience.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally while maintaining company standards.
• Support the General Manager in building positive relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Sunrise at community events, Chamber of Commerce functions, and local networking opportunities as directed by the General Manager or company leadership.
• Assist in identifying community partnerships and opportunities that strengthen Sunrise's presence and reputation.
• Communicate relevant community feedback, business opportunities, and local developments to the General Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Scheduling

Inventory management

Sales initiatives

Communication

Problem-solving

Compliance

Job description

About the Company

Sunrise is a customer-first, vertically integrated cannabis company built on the experience of seasoned operators and strong local partnerships with deep community ties. With a growing footprint across cultivation, manufacturing, and retail dispensaries, we are proud to be a leader in Missouri's cannabis industry.

At Sunrise, everything we do is driven by our commitment to our customers. We believe that trust and consistency are the foundation of our success, and we work every day to improve quality of life by providing safe, reliable access to high-quality cannabis products at fair and affordable prices.

Joining Sunrise means being part of a team that is building something meaningful. Every role contributes to delivering an exceptional customer experience and supporting our continued growth. If you are looking to build your career with a company that values integrity, teamwork, accountability, and community, Sunrise is the place to do it.

Position Title

Dispensary Assistant General Manager

Job Description

Sunrise is seeking a motivated, results-driven Assistant General Manager (AGM) to support the daily operations, team development, and overall success of one of our Missouri dispensaries.

As an Assistant General Manager, you will work closely with the General Manager to ensure operational excellence, maintain regulatory compliance, drive sales performance, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You will serve as a key member of the dispensary's leadership team, providing hands-on guidance, coaching, and support to employees while helping foster a positive, accountable, and high-performing workplace.

The ideal candidate is a proactive leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment, leads by example, and is passionate about developing people, improving operations, and contributing to the continued growth of Sunrise.

What You Will Do

Operations & Compliance

• Support the General Manager in overseeing daily dispensary operations to ensure a safe, efficient, compliant, and customer-focused environment.
• Assist with inventory management, cash handling, scheduling, labor management, and store security.
• Ensure employees consistently follow company policies, standard operating procedures, and applicable Missouri cannabis regulations.
• Monitor daily operational activities, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions in partnership with the General Manager.
• Assume responsibility for store operations in the General Manager's absence, within established company policies and delegated authority.

Team Leadership & Development

• Provide daily leadership, direction, and coaching to dispensary employees while reinforcing company expectations and performance standards.
• Support employee onboarding, training, development, and performance management in collaboration with the General Manager.
• Help foster a positive work environment built on teamwork, integrity, accountability, and open communication.
• Address employee concerns and operational challenges promptly, professionally, and in accordance with company policies.
• Lead by example through professionalism, reliability, strong communication, and a commitment to exceptional service.

Sales & Customer Experience

• Partner with the General Manager to achieve sales goals, improve profitability, manage labor expenses, and support overall store performance.
• Monitor key performance indicators and help implement strategies to increase sales, strengthen customer loyalty, and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure customers receive knowledgeable, welcoming, and consistent service during every visit.
• Support merchandising, promotional execution, and product education initiatives that enhance the customer experience.
• Resolve escalated customer concerns professionally while maintaining company standards.

Community Engagement & Company Representation

• Support the General Manager in building positive relationships with local businesses, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Represent Sunrise at community events, Chamber of Commerce functions, and local networking opportunities as directed by the General Manager or company leadership.
• Assist in identifying community partnerships and opportunities that strengthen Sunrise's presence and reputation.
• Communicate relevant community feedback, business opportunities, and local developments to the General Manager.

What Success Looks Like

• Operational Excellence: Supports a well-organized, efficient, and consistently compliant dispensary operation.
• Strong Team Leadership: Helps develop, motivate, and retain a high-performing team through coaching, communication, and accountability.
• Sales Performance: Contributes to achieving sales, labor, and operational goals while identifying opportunities to improve results.
• Exceptional Customer Experience: Ensures customers consistently receive professional, knowledgeable, and welcoming service.
• Accountability & Ownership: Takes initiative, follows through on responsibilities, and confidently leads store operations when needed.
• Positive Workplace Culture: Reinforces Sunrise's values and creates an environment where employees feel supported, engaged and that thrives?
• Community Engagement: Supports efforts to establish Sunrise as a trusted and active member of the local business community.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a retail, hospitality, or similarly customer-focused environment.
• Experience supporting store operations, employee performance, scheduling, inventory, and sales initiatives.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to motivate employees, provide constructive feedback, and lead by example.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to following established policies and procedures.
• Ability to analyze performance metrics and help identify opportunities for operational improvement.
• Cannabis industry experience is preferred but not required.
• Must meet all applicable Missouri regulatory requirements for employment in a licensed cannabis facility.

Why Join Sunrise?

At Sunrise, leadership is about more than managing a store. It is about developing people, delivering great experiences, and contributing to something bigger.

As an Assistant General Manager, you will have the opportunity to strengthen your leadership skills, make a meaningful impact on daily operations, and grow your career with an expanding Missouri cannabis company that values its employees, customers, and communities.

Grow your career. Lead with purpose. Rise with Sunrise.

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Eligible to obtain a Missouri Medical Marijuana Agent Identification Card.
• Previous retail management or leadership experience required.
• Open availability, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the Dexter dispensary.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in the Missouri cannabis industry is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.